Tales of the Samurai

In this lavishly illustrated volume, A.B. Mitford presents ancient Japanese tales filled with action, romance, and the supernatural. Proud lords and their loyal retainers, a brave samurai and his faithless wife, a vampire cat, and howling spirits are all featured in the engaging stories that follow, including:

*   The Forty-Seven Rōnin: In this account of fierce heroism, a band of rōnin—masterless ...